HORTICULTURAL SHOWS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 978, 28 November 1890, Page 24

HORTICULTURAL SHOWS.

WELLINGTON H. AND F. SOCIETY. Patron—His Excellency the Right Hon the Earl of Onslow. President—Mr J. Duthie. Vice-Presidents—Mr W. H. Levin and Mr T. K. M cdonald. Committee—Messrs L. G. Reid, W. Jay, A. McKay, W. H. Taylor, D. N. Wilkinson, J. J. Kerslake, W. Phillips, T. Bosher, F. Wills, J. W. Ward, E. Triggs, and R. Clark. Hon Secretary and Treasurer—Mr H. 0. Pilcher. The Horticultural and Florists’ Society are certainly to be congratulated upon the pronounced success of their Spring Flower Show, which eclipses all their former efforts. It was at one time thonght that the Skating Rink would be too large for their Show, but the Show is bigger than the Rink. That is, the number of exhibits really require a larger room to display them to their full advantage. The arrangements made by the Committee, ably assisted by the energetic secretary, Mr Herbert C. Pilcher, are worthy of praise. The display is a beautiful one, and carried out with remarkably good taste. As in a former show, Mr T. U. McKenzie, of Pointzfield, Rangitikel, makes a grand display with bis 500 cut roses sent for exhibition only. Mr McKenzie is an enthusiast in the queen of flowers, and among his 80 varieties are some charming flowers. Noticably some grand speoiments of Baroness Rothschild, the climbing Devoniensis, the Cloth of Gold, and Madame Berard, with its delicate salmon tints. Miss Richards, of Bulls, also Exhibits a grand eolleotion of cut roses. Of local rose growers, Mr T. Mason, of Taifc3, shows remarkably fine growths, among them being some lovely specimens of Souvenir d’Elise, Albst-Rosie, La France, and, last but not least, some magnificent biooms of the red Glorie Dijon. Mr R. McNab has a grand collection of roses with a splendid variety. Mr T. Mason’s show of peonies is worthy of special notice, The shew of pot plants i 3 very good. The display sent from Government House betrays tho care bestowed upon them by Mr McKay, a specimen of the delicate Bohizanthus being specially noticeable. The show of vegetables is a weak one, and is not so extensive as it ought to be. Mr F. Cooper exhibits some very fine broad beans of great growth, and Mr T. Mason sends some grand asparagus. The inclement weather prevented a large attendance of visitors on Wednesday. Luring the evening Minifie’a String Band contributed musio to the evening’s enjoyment. Below is the prize list Open Classes Pot Plants. Judges : Messrs W. Napier, G. Gibbs and F. Cooper.—One specimen stove or greenhouse plant, in flower—Mrs Burne, 1; Mrs Charles Johnston, 2; A. McKay, 3. Three variegated fo'iage plants—Mrs Burne, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Three foliage plants, not variegated—A. McKay, 1 ; Mrs Bnrne, 2. Two greenhouse plants, in flower—A. McKay, 1; Mrs Bnrne, 2. '1 hree colens—Mrs Burne, 1. Three foliage begonias—Mrs Burne, 1; W. H, Taylor, 2. Three pelargoniums, Regals— A. McKay, 1; Mrs Burne, 2 : Nun Wilton, 3. Six pelargoniums, Regals—Mrs Burne, 1; A, McKay, 2. Three pelargoniums, show—Mrs C. Johnston, 1; A. McKay, 2. Three pelargoniums, zonoles—Mrs C. John-ton, 1; Mrs Burne, 2. Three pelargoniums, ivy leaf—W. H. Taylor, 1 ; Mrs Burne, 2. Three pelargoniums, vai legated foliage'—Mrs C. Johnston, 1; Nun Wilton, 2. Three fuchsias—Mr* C. Johnston, 1 ; \V. H. Taylor, 2 ; Mrs Burne, 3. Three calceolaria— W. Jay, 1; J. J, Kerslake, 2. Six -alceolaria, W. Jay, 1. Three glocinias—Mrs Burne, 1. Six native ferns— A. McKay, 1, Four exotic ferns —A. McKay, 1; Mrs Burne, 2. Three cinerarias—Mrs Burne, 1. Group of greenhouse plants to cover 48 superficial feet—A. McKay, 1; W. B, Taylor, 2 ; Mrs T. Kennedy Macdonald, 3,

Amateur Classes— Pot Plants.—One speeimen plant, in flower —W. Symons, L Two greenhouse plants, in flower —W. Phillips, 2. Three pelargoniums Regal W. Symons, 1. Three pelargoniums, Bhow— W. Symons, 1. Three pelargoniums, zonales —W. Symons, 1; W. Phillips, 2. Two pelargoniums, ivy leaf —W. Symons, 1. Two pelargoniums, variegated foliage W. Wilton, 1 and special, for new variety ; W. Phillips, 2. Two fuchsias—W. Symons, 1. Two petunias—W. Symons, 1. Two calceolaria —J. J. Kerslake, 1; W. Symons, 2. Four calceolaria—J. J. Kerslake, 1. Three native ferns—Miss C. Crease, 1; Mrs Frank Wills, 2. Two exotic ferns—Mrs Frank Wills, 1; Miss A Crease, 2.

Open Class. —Cut Flowers Judges : Messrs T. Bosher, R. Triggs, and J.' Earland.—Six roses named—R. McNab, 1; D. N. Wilkirscn, 2. Twelve roses named (prize offered by J. J. Kerslake)—lt. McNab, 1; D. N. Wilkinson, 2. Eighteen roses named—R, McNab, 1. Twenty-four roses named (prize offered by H. C. Pilcher)—R. McNab, 1. Six pansies, fancy—J. W. Ward, 1; D. N. Wilkinson, 2. Three pansies, dark seifs, one variety—L. N. Wilkinson, 1; J. W. Ward, 2. Three pansies, yellow grounds, one variety —D. N. Wilkinson, 1. Twelve antirrhinums, four varieties—J. W. Ward, 1; E. McNab, 2 ; Mrs Burne, 3. Six verbenas—D. N. Wilkinson, 1; It. McNab, 2. Six stocks—R. McNab, 1; D.N. Wilkinson. 2. Six Sweet Williams—R. McNab, 1; Mrs Burne, 2. Six rhododendrons —R. McNab, 1. Four peonies—R. McNab, 1. Collection annuals and biennials—R. McNab, 1. Collection cut flowers (exclusive annual and biennial) —R. McNab, 1. Collection native flowers—S. Duncan, 1. Collection pelargoniums—D. N. Wilkinson, 1; F. M. Grady, 2. Collection bulbs—R. McNab, 1; D. N. Wilkinson, 2.

Bouquets. —Judges: Mesdames Jack,Burne, and T. K. Macdonald.—Hand bouquet—Miss A. Cooper, 1; D. N. Wilkinson, 2; Miss Duncan, 3. Bridal bouquet—Miss E. Cooper, 1; D. N. Wilkinson, 2 ; Miss Duncan. 3. Yase of flowers (table decoration) —A. McKay, 1; W. H. Taylor, 2; Miss Duncan, 3. Hand bouquet of native flowers—Miss Duncan, 1. Special prize offered by John Dutliie, Esq, for table bouquet arranged by a lady a relative of a member* of the society—Miss E. McKay, 1 ; Miss A. Cooper, 2. Amateur Cut Flowers. —Three roses, one variety—J. J. Kerslake, 1; S. W. Green, 2 ; Mrs T. K. Macdonald, 3. Six roses, distinct —Mrs T. K. Macdonald, 1; W. Phillips, 2 ; W-. Symonds, 3. Twelve roses (prize offered by Leo G. lteid) —W. Phillips, 1. Six pansies, fancy—T. Ronalcison’, 2„ Twelve antirrhinums—J. W. Ward, 1; A. Boardman, 2; W. Phillips, 3. Six Sweet Williams—J. W. Ward, 1; A, Boardman, 2; W. Phillips, 3. Collection annuals and biennials—W. Phillips,

Open Class Fruit and Veoetables.— Judges: D. N. Wilkinson, N, Wilton, N. Banks. Twenty-four strawberries—B. McNab, 1. Twenty-four gooseberries, by weight—E. McNab, 1; W. H. Taylor, 2; W. Jay, 3. Two cucumbers —W. A. Young, 1; W, Jay, 2. Six stalks rhubarb—Thos. Mason, 1; Mrs D. T. Stuart, 2. Fifty asparagus—Thos. Mason, 1; Fred Cooper, 2. Twenty-five broad beans—Fred Cooper, 1; L. Gwiliiam, 2; W. S. Prior, 3. Fifty pods peas—W. S. Prior, 1; W. J ay, 2 (special award G. Morecroft, Palmerst n). Twelve kidney potatoes— Thos. Mason, 1; R. McNab, 2. Twelve round potatoes— Fred Cooper, 1. Three cabbages—W. Jay, 1; R. Needham, 2. Nine turnips—R. McNab, 1; W. Jay, 2. Nine carrots—W. H. Taylor, 1 ; W. S. Prior, 2. Three lettuces—R. Needham, 1; W. S. Prior, 2. Three beet—R. Needham. 1. Amateur, Fruit and Vegetables.— Twelve gooseberries, by weight—D. Williamson, 1; J. Anderson, 1; A. Milne, 3. Twelve broad beans—W. Phillips, 1. Twenty-four pods peas—W. Phillips, 1 ; F. E. Darby, 2. Six potatoes, kidney—Mrs T. D. Stuart, 1; W. Phillips, 2. Six potatoes, round—Mrs D. T. Stuart, 1; W. Phillips, 2. Three cabbages— Mrs D. T. Stuart, 1; T. Eonaldsen, 2. Six turnips—T. Ronaldsen, 1; J. Anderson, 2. GREYTOWN H.I. SOCIETY. (from oir own correspondent. ) Grevtoivn, November 22. The spring show of the Greytown Horticultural and Industrial Society took place at the Palace Hall on Friday, the 21st inst., and was a grand success. The weather wa3 beautifully fine. Hundreds of visitors came from the towns and settlements throughout the Valley. The teachers and scholars from the Greytown, Featheraton, and other publio schools came to the show, the children marching in procession, all nicely dressed and carrying bouquets. Maoris of all ages and both' sexes were there in large numbers (all well dressed). In the evening tho Greytown Brass Band played sundry overtures with their usual ability, whilst the hundreds of visitors promenaded the hall and galleries, which with their varied and novel exhibits of flowers, needlework (fancy, &c.), pictures, Maori curios in large variety (all welland tastefully arranged), very much resembled In its tout ensemble a fashionable conversazione. The perseverance of the Secretary, Mr A. R. Ilornblow, aided by the kind assistance of tho ex-Secretary, Mr A. L. Webster, the judges, and Eundry members of the committee, was highly commendable in effecting a brilliant success, financially and otherwise, of a very useful institution. The following is a list of the prizes :

Roses (allcomers).—Fiist prize, £l;second, 105—36 Varieties of Named Ro ea—D. Barrett, 1 ; Parker, 2; VV. S. Beard, h c. Twelve Tea or Noisetto Roses.—First prize, 53 ; second, 3s—W. S. Beard, I; Parker, 2; Barrett, h o. White Rosos, throe varieties—First prize, 3s ; second, 2s -W. S. Beard, 1 ; Barrett, 2. Velvetty Roses, three varieties—Barrett, 1. Best Bloom Roses, Her Majesty, special prize—Barrett. Twelve Hybrid Perpetual Roses.—First, prize, 5s ; second, 3s—Parker, 1 ; Barrett, 2. Best Roses.—First prize, 3s ; second, 2s —Bairstt, I. Eight Roses in Pots.—First prize, 6s; second, 3s—No entries. Arranged Basket of Roses.—First prize, 3s ; second, 2s—Mrs Tate, 1; Kempton, 2. Beat floral design in Roses,—First prize, 5s ; second 3s—Mrs Hammerich, 1 ; Miss Wilkie, 2,Twolveout blooms—First prize ss, second 33—Paskor, 1; Dr Bey, 2. Six cut blooms —First prize 3s, second 2s—Parker, 1 ; Dr Bey, 2. Two Roses in pots (no exhibits). Pot plants—First prize 3s, second 2s. • Two Pelargoniums—King, 1 ; Izard, 2. Two Royal do—A. Jones, 1. Two Geraniums—• Izard, I ; Plaigh, 2. Two Geraniums, bicolour—W. King, 1 ; A. Jones, 2. Two Geraniums, Di-eolour—Mrs Haigh, 1; Mrs Haigh, 2. Two Geraniums, ivy leaved—

Mrs Haigh, 1 ; Mrs Haigh, 2. Calceolarias— Izard, 1; A. Jones, 2. Two Cineraria*—VV. King. 2. Two Bouvardias (no exhibit). Two Begonias Rex —-W. King, 1. Two Bezoniaa Tuberous (no exhibit). Two Petunias—W. King, I; Mrs Haigh, 2 ; Izard, h.c. Two Fuchsias—W. King, 1; Mrs Haigh, h.c. Pansies,2 pots —KoedwelJ,2. Best Orchid (no exhibit). Best stove or greenhouse Plants (no exhibit). Three Foliage Plants— W. King, 1; T. Kempton, 2. Six ornamental Trees ot Shrubs—Kempton, h o. Cactus—lzard, o. Rhododendron —Rev T. Porrit, special. Best Pot Plant—W. King, 1; Izard, ho. Three Pot Plants, grown by oottagers having no greenhouse or frame— Batrefct, 1; Collection of Ferns in pots.— First prize, sa; second, 3s—lzard, 1. New or Rare Ornamental Plant, never before ex. hibited in Greytown—lzard, 1; Barrett, 2j Barrett, h c. Cat Flowers,—First prize, 3s ; second, 2s. Annuals, 6 varieties (no exhibit). Pansies, 6 varieties—Mr3 Tate, 1 ; Robinson, 2. Stocks, 3 varieties—Kempton, o. Snapdragon, 4 varieties—Barrett, 1 ; W. King, 2. Verbenas, G varieties —W. S. Beard, 1; Brooks, 2. Carnations and Piootees, 3 varieties—Brittain, 1. Sweet Williams, 6 varieties—MrsT. Hodge, 1 ; Mrs E. Jackson, 2. Rhododendrons, 6 varieties—Kempton, 1 ; Kempton, 2. Six Peonies —Izard, h o. Table Bouquet—Brooks, 1; Kempton, 2. Bridal Bouquet—Brooks, 1 ; St George, 2. Native Flower Bouquet—Mrs Hammerich, 1. Decorated Epsrgne—St George, 1 and 2. Colonial Cut Flowers (various)— Kempton, I j Brooks, h c. Fruits. First prize, 3s ; second, 2s. Cherries—Kempton, 1 and 2. Strawberries —W. King, 1. Gooseberries —Robinson, 1 ; Beg, 2 ; Kempton, ho. Plate Red Currants —Kempton, 1 and 2. Apples, last season— KemptoD, 1 and 2 ; Barrett, ho. Collection fruit—Kempton. I. Vegetables.—First prize, 3s; second, 2s. Cabbages—Robinson, 1 ; Hammerich, 2. Cucumbers Robinson, 1; Kempton, 2. Turnips, white~G. Wilkie, 1; Kempton, 2 j Hammerich, hc. Table carrots—W. King, 1. Eschalots—Kempton, 1. Lettuces— Brooks, 1. Cabbage lettuces—Kempton, 1 ; T. Fisher, 2; Hammerich, ho. Rhubarb— Kempton, 1 and 2. Peas—Robinson, 1,2, and hc. Broad Beans—KemptoD, 1 j Robinson, 2 and hc. Asparagus—W. H. Beetham, 1; Brooks, 2 and ho. Kidney Potatos—Moody, 1 and 2; G. Wilkie, ho. Round Potatoes—Anders Jensen, 1; Robinson, 2; R. Goodin, hc. Onions—G. Wilkie, 1 ; Robinson, 2; Hammerich, ho. Best keeping Onions—Brooks, 1. Collection of Potatoes—Hammerich, 1 ; G. Wilkie, 2. Radishes—Wilkie, 1 and 2. Collection Bottled Fruit—Kempton, 1. Collection Salads—G. Wilkie, 1 and 2. Collection Herbs, variety—Kempton, 1 ; Brooks, 2. Collection vegetables—Mrs W. King, 1 ; G. Wilkie, 2. Garlic (special)—G. Wilkie, 1. Various exhibits of penmanship, drawing, maps, &o , by scholars of various ages from several schools in the district, also ladies’ needlework and fancy work of all the usual description. Prizes, special and otherwise, were awarded, according to merit. In the Native department the exhibits were a sight worth the journey from Wei*, lington to witness—Meres, walking-sticks, carving, clothiDg, basketwork, relics, Ao. Although the prices of admission were low, the money taken at the door amounted to over £2l, independent of the number of tickets sold. Public opinion seems unanimous that it was about the best show ever held in Greytown.